Nutrition Services

(757) 668-7251

CHKD's nutrition services department offers individual nutrition counseling and assessment for children from birth to age 25.

Conditions We Treat

Weight management

High cholesterol

Failure to thrive

Food allergies/intolerances

Vegetarian diets

Eating disorders

Tube-feeding assessment

Insurance and Referral Information

You should get a referral from your doctor before setting up an appointment. Even if your insurance company does not usually require a referral, you should contact your insurance company to find out whether nutrition counseling is a covered benefit.

Referrals should include the following information:

Patient name and age

Parent/guardian name

Contact phone number

Referring physician

Diagnosis

Insurance information

Referrals and authorizations should be faxed to (757) 668-7179.

Check in for outpatient appointments is on the first floor in the main hospital. Appointment days and hours vary, but are generally offered Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special arrangements for alternative appointment times is possible; call our office.